Nightjet Sleeper Train Runs From Munich & Vienna To Liguria, Italy
Nightjet has launched a magnificent sleeper train route, departing from Munich and Vienna and running to Liguria in Italy. In the past, traveling by train was commonplace, but these days, popularity is coming back in an effort to reduce travel’s carbon footprint. Meanwhile, relaxing on a train and watching the passing landscape is a remarkably comfortable mode of travel.
New sleeper train route to Liguria, Italy
Over the years, the idea of train travel as a vacation in itself has been a popular choice. Experiencing luxurious options like the Orient Express, or traveling the Trans-Siberian rail were popular choices for those with time to spare.
However, these days, train travel is becoming a vacation in itself, sitting back, relaxing and watching the passing view, enjoying excellent cuisine and sleeping in comfort. Not only is this a comfortable mode of travel, but it also reduces travelers’ carbon footprint along the way.
Now, this new train route gives travelers a fresh look at the beautiful north Italian coastal region of Liguria. The new service is operated by Nightjet, the sleeper service run by Austria’s national rail provider ÖBB. Meanwhile, this runs trains from Germany and Austria right across Italy and down the beautiful Ligurian coast.
The new Nightjet service actually offers two new routes, one from Munich, Germany and the other from Vienna in Austria. However, both new routes run through Verona, Milan and Genoa before heading down the coast to La Spezia, the second-largest Ligurian city.
What does Liguria, Italy offer?
Liguria is best known for its iconic Cinque Terre coastal region, with its dramatic cliffs, azure waters and many colorful towns along the way. With a coastline like this, what better place to tour while enjoying a coastal train journey?
While many might think that a night train service isn’t the best way to see Liguria’s beautiful coast. However, the journey takes much longer than just one night. Basically, the idea is to sleep in comfort while the train heads across the Alps to Genoa. Then, the next morning, enjoy the spectacular views along the Italian coast.
More about the Nightjet service
Timing:
The train from Munich, Germany departs at 8:09 pm, while the one from Vienna leaves at 7:18 pm. Following this, the trains link up at the Austria-Italy border, arriving in La Spezia at 11:10 am.
Pricing:
Ticket prices start at €30 ($32) for a seat, €50 ($54) for a couchette and €70 ($76) for a sleeper car and tickets can be reserved on the Nightjet website.
The two new sleeper train routes from Munich and Vienna to Liguria are already available. In fact, they are just two of Nightjet’s new routes. The company recently launched sleeper trains to Venice and Croatia, while another route heads from Prague to Switzerland and Germany. Find out more about Nightjet’s train routes here.